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Castle Rock
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The Laughing Place

  • Episode aired Nov 6, 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 59m
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9.0/10
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John Hoogenakker and Ruby Cruz in Castle Rock (2018)
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In 1994, a sequence of events begins that changes the life of a girl named Annie forever.In 1994, a sequence of events begins that changes the life of a girl named Annie forever.In 1994, a sequence of events begins that changes the life of a girl named Annie forever.

  • Director
    • Anne Sewitsky
  • Writers
    • Stephen King
    • Sam Shaw
    • Dustin Thomason
  • Stars
    • Lizzy Caplan
    • Paul Sparks
    • Barkhad Abdi
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.0/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Anne Sewitsky
    • Writers
      • Stephen King
      • Sam Shaw
      • Dustin Thomason
    • Stars
      • Lizzy Caplan
      • Paul Sparks
      • Barkhad Abdi
    • 19User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Lizzy Caplan
    Lizzy Caplan
    • Annie Wilkes
    Paul Sparks
    Paul Sparks
    • John 'Ace' Merrill
    Barkhad Abdi
    Barkhad Abdi
    • Abdi Howlwadaag
    Yusra Warsama
    Yusra Warsama
    • Dr. Nadia Howlwadaag
    • (credit only)
    Elsie Fisher
    Elsie Fisher
    • Joy Wilkes
    Matthew Alan
    Matthew Alan
    • Chris Merrill
    • (credit only)
    Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins
    • Reginald 'Pop' Merrill
    • (credit only)
    Sarah Gadon
    Sarah Gadon
    • Rita K. Green
    John Hoogenakker
    John Hoogenakker
    • Carl Wilkes
    Robin Weigert
    Robin Weigert
    • Crysilda Wilkes
    Ruby Cruz
    Ruby Cruz
    • Teen Annie
    Madison Johnson
    Madison Johnson
    • Young Annie
    Reese Grande
    Reese Grande
    • Emily
    Daniel McLaughlin
    • Diego
    Cheryl Singleton
    • Teacher
    AJ Jastrab
    AJ Jastrab
    • Brat #1
    Jennifer Lafleur
    Jennifer Lafleur
    • Mallory
    Georgia Lyman
    Georgia Lyman
    • Heather
    • Director
      • Anne Sewitsky
    • Writers
      • Stephen King
      • Sam Shaw
      • Dustin Thomason
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    User reviews19

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    10mhelvete

    Just simply breathtaking (in an unsettling way)

    Incredible acting and storytelling! In my opinion is this one of the best episodes of Castle Rock yet. The unsettling tone of the camera work and music drew my attention so much that I felt anxious about what was going to happen. This kind of feeling is exactly what I expect from a well written and directed piece of art. Just simply incredible.
    10djetm

    The best episode of this show

    If you were not quite happy with the first 4 episodes, you will get a BIG payoff with this episode, that takes a deeper look at Annie's childhood.

    And WOW - this was truly truly GREAT.

    Loved every minute of this episode, and I think I must watch it again right NOW.
    9skniazi7

    S2 Episode 5 TV at it's best

    After the average S1, the second coming has hit it out of the park. Ep 5 of S2 has to be one of the greatest single episode of any show in a very long time!

    No laughing place for sure!
    10Exiled_Jedi

    Hands Down. This is true horror.

    What can someone say about this episode? Everything is perfect. It's like a solid horror book. The building character of the protagonist is amazing while in the background, the whole episode has Lovecraftian vibes (hidden in details). It will be an hour of your lives you will never forget.
    10Exiled_Jedi

    Best episode ever + Lovecraftian elements

    The specific episode is beyond imagination for those who seek a TV show horror-oriented. The character building of the main protagonist is amazing, supported by an epic young actress who steals the whole show of S02E05. An amazing twist changes the whole story with the final scene, while - if you are careful enough - you will find Lovecraftian elements hidden in the episode.

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    • Trivia
      This episode reveals that "number one fan" was a term of endearment used between Annie and her father. She says this repeatedly to Paul Sheldon in Misery.
    • Goofs
      When Annie reads the book's dedication it is clearly on two lines. Then at 52:56 when Joy is reading the book's dedication off the laptop it is also two lines. But once the camera switches to Joy and then back to the laptop, the dedication is on one line.
    • Quotes

      Teen Annie: Reading was my problem, not math.

    • Connections
      Features An American Tail (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      That's the Way I Always Heard It Should Be
      Written by Jacob Brackman, Carly Simon

      Performed by Carly Simon

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    • Release date
      • November 6, 2019 (United States)
    • Filming locations
      • Merrimack River Park, Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production company
      • Old Curiosity Shop
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      59 minutes

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